Abstract

Non-metallic and compostable twist-tie based on PLA compositions The present invention refers to a non-metallic and compostable twist-tie based on a composition comprising a poly(L-lactide) homopolymer and at least one biodegradable copolymer; and its preparation process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
• B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
• B65D 33/30 - Deformable or resilient metal or like strips or bands

Abstract

It relates to a process of decontamination of a cellulose recovered waste stream to obtain a decontaminated cellulose stream that can be converted into fermentable sugars. The decontamination process comprises first, submitting the recovered cellulosic waste stream to an alkaline treatment. The process may also comprise submitting the treated cellulose to a saccharification process to obtain a hydrolysate which comprises fermentable sugars. Finally, the invention may also comprise the fermentation process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
• C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
• C02F 11/00 - Treatment of sludgeDevices therefor
• C02F 11/02 - Biological treatment
• C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids
• C12P 7/18 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic polyhydric
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides
• C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation
• C02F 103/28 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of plants or parts thereof from the paper or cellulose industry
• C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
• C12P 7/56 - Lactic acid
• C12P 7/46 - Dicarboxylic acids having four or less carbon atoms, e.g. fumaric acid, maleic acid
• C12P 7/625 - Polyesters of hydroxy carboxylic acids
• C08J 11/04 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers
• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials
• C12P 19/14 - Preparation of compounds containing saccharide radicals produced by the action of a carbohydrase, e.g. by alpha-amylase
• C08H 8/00 - Macromolecular compounds derived from lignocellulosic materials

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel biodegradable triblock copolymers with the formula PLLA-b-PBS-b-PLLA and to compositions comprising same, which are suitable as a raw material for the preparation of packaging for food use. In particular, biodegradable compositions of PBS and PLA. A method for synthesising the triblock copolymer is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/08 - Lactones or lactides
• C08G 63/81 - Preparation processes using solvents
• C08L 67/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds

Abstract

Process for making a halogen-free water-based dispersions of biodegradable polymers having a long-term stability comprising i) providing a biodegradable polymer selected from poly(lactic-co- glycolic acid) (PLGA), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), poly(s-ca prolactone) (PCL), poly(butylene succinate) (PBS), poly(y-glutamic acid) (PGA), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), or a copolymer or a mixture thereof, wherein at least 50% of said biodegradable polymer is in an amorphous state, ii) solubilizing it in a non-halogenated volatile organic solvent, which is at least partially immiscible in water, thus obtaining an oily phase, iii) preparing a water solution of a surfactant, and optionally a polysaccharide, iv) mixing both and homogenizing through ultrasound treatment at a temperature of 10-30°C, until an emulsion is achieved, and v) heating to evaporate the organic solvent. Also water-based dispersion of the biodegradable polymer having a particle size or lower than 600 nm and a dry matter content of at least 12wt% and its use as component of food-grade materials for food packaging.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 3/07 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from polymer solutions

Abstract

It is provided a phyllosilicate having a layered structure in the form of platelets and comprising an intercalating agent between the platelets, wherein the intercalating agent is a polyester of a molecular weight of 274 to 30,000 g/mol, and wherein the phyllosilicate is other than a phyllosilicate modified through ionic interchange. It is also provides a polymer nanocomposite comprising a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer an the phyllosilicate mentioned above, as well as preparation processes for the preparation of the intercalated phyllosilicate and the PET nanocomposite. The PET nanocomposite is particularly useful for packaging, particularly for food and drink packaging.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 67/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
• C08K 9/08 - Ingredients agglomerated by treatment with a binding agent
• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• B29C 49/00 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor
• C08G 63/16 - Dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
• C08G 63/181 - Acids containing aromatic rings
• C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
• C08K 5/19 - Quaternary ammonium compounds
• C08K 13/02 - Organic and inorganic ingredients
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B29C 49/06 - Injection blow-moulding
• B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
• B29K 105/16 - Fillers
• B29K 509/00 - Use of inorganic materials not provided for in groups , as filler
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

It is provided the use of an active formulation comprising a polymeric matrix and cinnamaldehyde in combination with a modified atmosphere comprising from 30 to 0% of O2 for the eradication of Campylobacter in a foodstuff, particularly in raw poultry meat. It is also provided a package for the preservation of a foodstuff comprising the mentioned combination of active formulation and modified atmosphere.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/10 - Macromolecular compounds
• B65D 81/28 - Applications of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
• A23L 3/3418 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with chemicals in the form of gases, e.g. fumigation; Compositions or apparatus therefor in a controlled atmosphere, e.g. partial vacuum, comprising only CO2, N2, O2 or H2O
• A23L 3/3481 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• A23B 4/20 - Organic compoundsMicroorganismsEnzymes
• A23L 3/3463 - Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes

Abstract

The present invention relates to a susceptor combination comprising: metallic particles; particles of at least two or more semiconductor materials; and one or more alkaline or alkaline earth metal salts; to a susceptor ink composition containing it. It also relates to a laminate comprising a dielectric substrate and the susceptor ink composition printed on the substrate, as well as a microwaveable package comprising the laminate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 11/00 - Inks
• C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
• B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package

Abstract

It is provided a phyllosilicate having a layered structure in the form of platelets and comprising an intercalating agent between the platelets, wherein the intercalating agent is a polyester of a molecular weight of 274 to 30.000 g/mol, and wherein the phyllosilicate is other than a phyllosilicate modified through ionic interchange. It is also provides a polymer nanocomposite comprising a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer an the phyllosilicate mentioned above, as well as preparation processes for the preparation of the intercalated phyllosilicate and the PET nanocomposite. The PET nanocomposite is particularly useful for packaging, particularly for food and drink packaging.

IPC Classes  ?

• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• C08K 3/00 - Use of inorganic substances as compounding ingredients
• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
• C08K 9/04 - Ingredients treated with organic substances
• C08K 9/08 - Ingredients agglomerated by treatment with a binding agent

Abstract

It is provided an antimicrobial combination for the preservation of foodstuff, comprising citral, hexanal, and linalool as the only active ingredients having antimicrobial activity, and optionally other components and/or excipients devoid of any antimicrobial activity, an active packaging material for the preservation of foodstuff comprising the mentioned antimicrobial combination, as well as an active package comprising the active packaging material. The packaging material is useful for the preservation of foodstuff, particularly of minimally processed fruits or vegetables. Also, it is provided a process for producing the packaging material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
• A01N 25/18 - Vapour or smoke emitting compositions with delayed or sustained release
• A01N 31/02 - Acyclic compounds
• A23L 3/3409 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with chemicals in the form of gases, e.g. fumigation; Compositions or apparatus therefor
• A23L 3/3463 - Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes
• A23L 3/3481 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• A23L 3/349 - Organic compounds containing oxygen with singly-bound oxygen
• A23L 3/3499 - Organic compounds containing oxygen with doubly-bound oxygen
• A01N 35/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
• A23B 7/00 - Preservation of fruit or vegetablesChemical ripening of fruit or vegetables
• A23B 7/144 - Preserving or ripening with chemicals not covered by group or in the form of gases, e.g. fumigationCompositions or apparatus therefor
• A23B 7/154 - Organic compoundsMicroorganismsEnzymes
• B65D 81/28 - Applications of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
• C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
• A01P 3/00 - Fungicides

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical device for the authentication of a physical object in combination with a first electrical part and a device with NFC capability. The electrical device comprises a second electrical part. The first electrical part can be coupled (can be adhered) to the physical object. The first electrical part and the electrical device are separate elements configured to be disposed in relation to one another and in relation to the NFC device in such a way that, when in use, the first electrical part and the second electrical part are electrically coupled in order to form a resonant circuit having an inductive electrical element and a capacitive electrical element. This resonant circuit is formed such that an inductive coupling occurrs between the NFC device and the inductive electrical element. This inductive coupling occurs in such a way that an NFC communication is brought about between the inductive electrical element and the NFC device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations

Abstract

A package for a fresh food selected from fresh mushrooms, fruits, and vegetables, the package comprising a substrate and a coating appropriate to be in contact with the fresh food, the coating being located in the inner part of the package and comprising a hygroscopic polymer matrix, a plasticizer, and a desiccant material selected from calcium chloride, calcium oxide, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, ammonium chloride, sodium nitrate, citric acid, and tartaric acid, and wherein the amount of plasticizer is from 5 to 20 wt. %with respect to the amount of polymer matrix, and the amount of desiccant material is from 25 to 60 wt. % with respect to the amount of polymer matrix. Also, is provided a process for producing the package.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 7/12 - Other additives
• B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
• C09D 177/00 - Coating compositions based on polyamides obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

Antimicrobial compositions for organic product packaging The invention relates to an antimicrobial combination for food packaging consisting of: i) salicylaldehyde; ii) carvacrol, thymol or a mixture thereof; and in some embodiments iii) other components and excipients devoid of any antimicrobial activity. The invention relates further to an active coating for food packaging comprising a polymeric matrix and said antimicrobial combination, to a package comprising said active coating, to a process for producing it and to uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 31/08 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system
• A01N 35/04 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereof, directly attached to an aromatic ring system, e.g. acetophenoneDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
• B65D 81/28 - Applications of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants

Abstract

Food freshness indicator ink and method for the manufacture of a food freshness indicator ink. It comprises a varnish that constitutes between 90-98% of the total, said varnish comprising between 5-25% of the total amount of the varnish of at least one film-forming resin or at least one vinylic resin or a mixture thereof, between 10-25% of the amount of the resin of a plasticiser additive and between 50-75% of the total amount of the varnish of solvents, and between 2-10% of the total of metallic salts.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine that simulates movement during transport, for the testing of packaging elements. The machine comprises: a load platform (1), the lower part of said platform having attached thereto a plurality of upper ball joints (3, 61,71) with a ±30º rotation angle, coplanar with the axis of rotation of a rotating support (5, 5', 5''); and a lower platform (6) which is located opposite the load platform (1) and which is provided with anchors for attaching same to a vertical vibration table (25, 26). Additionally, a central support (7) is located between the load platform (1) and the lower platform (6). Furthermore, a plurality of mutually independent hydraulic servo-actuators (8,8',8'') are attached between the upper spherical ball joints (3) and the lower ball joints (4), said servo-actuators (8,8',8'') being placed along two perpendicular planes that pass through the center of the rotating support (5, 5', 5''), forming a 90º angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 9/02 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft
• G01M 7/02 - Vibration-testing
• B60P 1/00 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine for testing cushioning material for packaging, which improves the test method and performs a more precise characterization of cushioning for packaging. The machine is formed by: a load arm (1); a lift motor (2) on the upper part thereof; several guides that connect (i) a rigid platform (6) for positioning the sample to be tested, replaceable by a load cell (6'), and (ii) an impact platform comprising sensors (7) for monitoring the position thereof and measuring acceleration during impact; a spindle (4) for moving the load arm; and, on the lower part thereof, a seismic mass (5) for reducing the transmission of the impact.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/303 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force generated only by free-falling weight

Abstract

Polymer nanocomposite comprising: a) a polylactic polymer; and b) a modified phyllosilicate composition comprising a modifying agent which is hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium cations which are intercalated between the layers of the phyllosilicate, its preparation process. The polymer nanocomposite is particularly useful for packaging, particularly food and drink packaging.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds

Abstract

Polymer nanocomposite comprising: a) a polylactic polymer; and b) a modified phyllosilicate composition comprising a modifying agent which is hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium cations which are intercalated between the layers of the phyllosilicate, its preparation process, as well as the modified phyllosilicate composition. The polymer nanocomposite is particularly useful for packaging, particularly food and drink packaging.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds